Kenneth E. Shoemaker, 92, formerly of Kirkwood, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Born in Colerain Twp., he was the son of the late Lewis, Sr. and Bertha (DeLong) Shoemaker. Kenny’s wife, Ann “Nancy” Shoemaker died in 2003. Kenny owned and operated the White Plains Farm in Kirkwood along with his father, late brother Richard and sons, Scott and Stuart. He was a member of Union Presbyterian Church where he served as a trustee. Kenny was a past president and member of the Black Stump Hunting Camp in Potter County. He was a past president and member of Southern Lancaster Farmer’s Sportsman and was awarded the Federated Farmer Sportsman’s Award in 1982 and 1998. Kenny was a representative to Lancaster Co. Federated Sportman and a delegate to the state federation. He raised trout on his farm for over 40 years for S.L.C.F., and the first S.L.C.F fishing derby was held at his pond. Kenny was one of the original Hunter-Trapper Education Instructors, which he did for 40 years. He was awarded the conservation award for Octoraro Creek and started “Fly Fishing Only” on the west branch of the Octoraro creek. He was a deputy for the PA Fish Commission and was a 32nd Degree Mason with Washington Lodge #156 F. & A.M. He is survived by 4 sons; Scott E., (Susan), Stuart K. (Ann Cherie) and Philip M. (Linda) all of Kirkwood; along with Jeffrey M. (Jo A.) of York Co; 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; and a sister, Faye Wade (Elmer). He was preceded in death by a brother Lewis E. Jr., a sister, Jean Hassler, and a brother Richard Shoemaker.
Funeral Services will take place at Union Presbyterian Church 5637 Street Road, Kirkwood, PA on Friday, July 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. There will be a viewing at the church from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Kindly omit flowers. Contribution may be made to the Union Presbyterian Church at the above address. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Quarryville. Online guestbook at www.dewalds.com Comments are closed.
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